That’s because Southwest and Northeast are correlated with Earth, and plants, which correlates with Wood, destroys Earth. Feng shui design favors artwork, photos, or sculptural pieces that are centered around positive energy.

Covering the screen when not in use is optimal. Here’s an excerpt I took from my previous article about Feng Shui mirror placements: “Some say that mirror placement in living room makes parties and gatherings more festive because it feels as if the amount of people have doubled. The family may feel more fatigued than usual. According to the Bagua, mirrors are representative of the water element and can generate the most energy when used in the east, southeast, and north areas of the room.

. It should be looking into the room to draw wealth.

Qi flow is sometimes similar to how we humans walk around an area. Other items, such as the rooster, can be used as a cure for electrical lines (“Centipede Xa”) by having it pointed towards them. This situation is worse if your front door leads to a narrow hallway that leads to a sofa. Both directions (whole house and living room) should be considered if you’re using the Bagua.

The plant should have large round leaves, and avoid those that have pointy, needle-like leaves. A better idea is to create a gallery wall with pictures and mementos at varying heights. For instance, some questions you should be asking are: Are the doors a straight line? Seek peace and stability first, and then go after growth. Living room feng shui TV placement is very important. As such, the same concept applies.

Is there an ideal place in your living room to put your bookshelves, plate stands, wine cabinets, or other furniture that’s not used frequently? It is not even one of the major areas of focus in Feng Shui.

I have a quick question. To avoid this, make sure the mirror does not reflect clutter or people standing in the entryway of the room. Placing it in the south or southwest will enhance romance. The southeast corner is where your wealth corner should lie with the north corner as a the secondary wealth area.

Do not decorate the living in a single color. My main door open up facing the kitchen directly, near is thing and there is no kitchen door, is there any remedy to it? This cuts off the flow of energy throughout the space and causes the sofa’s occupants to turn their backs on the view.

If your living room decor is more neutral with gray and white, add a rug in the shades of black or blue to promote the calmness of water. It is a public area of the house and doesn’t have much of a privacy requirement. The area where the ceiling is lower gives off the compressive energy similar to low ceilings. Or lay down a green colored rug in the northern corner for the wood element. Thanks for these interior decoration tips, were helpful to me. (Related: A Guide to Feng Shui Yin-Yang Theory). Plus, don’t just use the Bagua map: https://fengshuinexus.com/blog/find-feng-shui-wealth-areas-methods/ Arrange furniture in a U-configuration if possible.

If you really desire having pillars inside your living room area, it is better to install the ones with round edges. Frame a happy family portrait in a metal frame and place it on the west wall for good luck. How to setup these type environments would be helpful. Dark colors tend to draw bad luck and add a sense of gloom to the space. This might mean opting for a variety of textures and finishes. Let your creativity shine by putting bold, abstract paintings on the west wall. The 3 areas of focus are the kitchen, front door, and bedroom. I think most people have at least one window in their living room. Bring a potted plant into your living room. What can I do to make it safe and welcoming? Brightness and light is a form of Yang energy that keeps us awake and gives us vitality (and the lack thereof can get us sleepy). While mirrors are beneficial for adding light and inviting natural energy, they can also generate negative chi. You can also use light to brighten up these spaces. To dispel this, place a plant at the corner or hang a crystal ball just above it.

The dark colors shall be avoided in the decoration of the living room… I personally would place something else other than mirrors in the living room, such as a painting or a figurine. I have an open plan living room and due to space issue one of my couch is facing the front door.

The important thing is that you don’t place anything that makes it inconvenient for you to traverse around the area. A backyard makeover doesn’t have... Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest More When you live in a small home, you need to maximize space. Threatening angles or obstructive furniture can create cutting energy, which makes the living room feel uncomfortable. Position your TV carefully.

This should definitely be avoided if the male head of household is old or have health concerns. Do not bring dried flowers or plants into the living room. 1. No matter the size of your living room, feng shui design specifies there should be plenty of seating for family members or guests. When turned off, TVs act like mirrors.

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The easy remedy for this situation is to place the sofa elsewhere or place a divider or some type of furniture in between. Put a few ferns, vines, or fig trees around the room to brighten up the space. If you have a walkway behind the sofa, it is said that there’s a tendency that you might attract people that might be of harm to you (in different ways). They are usually out of reach and can hardly be cleaned. Or when you enter you go straight to the kitchen or dining area? Hi Tabitha, The living room is suitable in the front of the house because it IS the place to welcome both you and your guests.

As for other types of artworks and lucky symbols, like horses, they should be placed with a solid wall behind and NOT have it face towards the outside of the house. Decorate ceiling beams to avoid bad luck. One of the easiest ways to incorporate the elements is by painting your living room walls! Sliding glass doors, which exit to a balcony or small porch, bring in fresh air and light. Living room feng shui TV placement is very important. Square or rectangular is the ideal shape for living room feng shui. The remedy here is similar to the remedy for sofa that’s not against a wall, which is to place a heavy furniture behind the sofa. Do not be afraid that the artwork will fall on your head!

Imagine the alternatives. Metal represents organization and planning and can be incorporated by adding bowls, candlesticks, and picture frames. -Victor. If you have small windows, mirrors allow you to bring that natural light throughout the entire living room. The answer is yes. Use light-colored window hangings in the living room to bring in natural light and good energy. But imagine if your living room has not a single window, wouldn’t that just feel depressing? A round coffee table is an ideal anchor for the center of the room. Money is one of the most creative energies we have. Just as I mentioned in When Bed Placement Rules Conflict, the rule of thumb here is the avoid the negative Xa first, and then consider the positive. This displays the back of the head to onlookers, which can create distress.

Think of adding pieces to your living room that show people smiling, peaceful nature scenes, or pictures of happy memories.

-Victor. Till now you might have understood that a living room is an essential part of a house, here, you must also understand that it’s also one of the most vulnerable parts of a home. Give your career a boost with the blue and black tones of the water element. I have my living room dining room combo located in the northwest corner of the house. (just like having the restroom or kitchen area in an inauspicious area). Place a mirror across from an inspirational piece of art to double its positive energy. This is using the concept from the Form School of Feng Shui. Low levels of light that create a gloomy atmosphere is the enemy of positive energy. Low ceiling gives a kind of negative energy that makes us feel compressed. Further, because the space is smaller, it is also harder for the place to gather good Feng Shui energy brought by you and your guests.

Just as how restrooms and storage rooms are ideally located in the inauspicious locations based on your Kua, the best places to put rarely used furniture are where there’s negative Form energy hitting that area. It can cause dizziness and restlessness. Artwork that depicts flowers, animals, or nature are quite common and are great additions to your living room.

Choose accessories that have meaning to you. As previously mentioned, the bedroom is Yin and the living room is Yang. For less energy, a palette of light blues and greys would work. I understand that green is of the Wood element and weakens the Earth element of the SW. Because of the extra space, higher ceilings have a tendency to attract more light and can gather more positive energies. This helps reflect its positive energy back into the room, while also enhancing natural light. A lot of new-age designs make living room round, triangular, or other kinds of creative shapes.

When you look at your living room, would water flowing in from the entry be able to move freely throughout the space? Avoid tangles of wires in your living room. Second, living room Feng Shui is only a TINY part of Feng Shui. It’s where you gather for socializing, for games, for snacks and beverages, and more. The 3 areas of focus are the kitchen, front door, and bedroom. Second, living room Feng Shui is only a TINY part of Feng Shui. Click here to read more about me or say hi to me on Facebook or Twitter! If you can’t build a fireplace, consider adding an electric fireplace for a similar effect, or invoke the fire element with a collection of candles.

-Victor, whta cure should i put on a bedroom door near the main door pls help thanks, Hi Gregoria, This is a similar concept with the bedroom door facing the bed. In applying feng shui to the living room, you are activating the small tai chi. Higher ceilings, even loft areas as high as 2 stories, are favored for living room design.